Local Waters
Knopps Pond
Groton, MA · about 1½ hours from Portsmouth (typical, off-peak)
Official public lot from the state access map. Confirm the sign on site and the current rule. We have not written a full card for this water yet.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
Around now
Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.
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Trout
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Smallmouth bass
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Chain pickerel
- Season
- Lakes and ponds are generally open year-round in MA. Spring and fall stocking are why people actually go. Official rule
- License
- Massachusetts freshwater license
- Park
- 10 Trailer
- Friday conditions
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W 10 mph around dawn. Fine to go.
- Sky
- 🌧️ 61° rain
- Sun and moon
- Rise 6:58 · 🌒 Waxing crescent · Set 6:04
- Wind at dawn
- W 10 mph · Slight Chance Rain Showers · 61°F
- Wind later
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- dawn: W 10 mph
- 10am: W 10 mph
- 2pm: W 10 mph
- dusk: W 10 mph
- Notes
- Official public access. Confirm MA regulations.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
No desk pinned yet. Ask the shop above who they trust here.